The Whitesboro Bearcats will face off against the Pottsboro Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Whitesboro has given up an average of 27.9 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Bearcats on Friday. Whitesboro lost 45-20 to Pilot Point. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Whitesboro has suffered against Pilot Point since October 4, 2019.
Although Whitesboro took the loss, they still got scores from Shayne Gabbert, Camron Howard, and Mason Scarbrough.
Meanwhile, Pottsboro had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17.8 points) and they went ahead and made it seven two weeks ago. Everything went their way against the Bearcats as they made off with a 35-14 victory. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won four contests by 21 points or more so far this season.
Pottsboro had a senior duo take command as Zavier Brady picked up 90 receiving yards and one touchdown and Carson Nix rushed for 62 yards and one TD on only eight carries. Brady didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended one pass.
Pottsboro was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 246 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 198 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Whitesboro's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Pottsboro, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Whitesboro has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 199.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Pottsboro struggles in that department as they've been averaging 176.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Whitesboro was dealt a bruising 56-18 defeat at the hands of Pottsboro when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Will the Bearcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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